Wednesday night, there will be a nice size blogger dinner with some more awesome ladies!

Body Confidence: I bought a two piece bathing suit this weekend to go swimming with friends (Sunday & Monday), to beat the Texas heat. For the first time, in years I had little frustration finding a suit and kept all negative thoughts, out of my head….that’s one Summer goal complete!

Other Happenings: The past month has been crazy for me. I was offered a new position at work.Go ME! I am now a Case Specialist and I have one job, not two! HALLELUJAH. Now, I’m about to train a coworker for my old positions and continue training for the new one, and were on a short time schedule….crazy.

I woke up bright and early to leave for my race; driving sucks especially when you take the wrong exit and you know where your going. I thank the sing-a- long I was having with the radio and not paying attention.

No clue as to where my half functioning Polar watch…I had no watch to run with. Boo!

I finished the 5k in 40:45:41

Okay for a first 5k and weeks…cough. cough. of putting off runs. Actually annoyed with myself about the time (just a tad). Knowing I could have pushed myself and gone harder. Thinking back to my high school & college track days, when I was a sprinter. Then again this is not sprinting…this is long distance and I’m still building up endurance.

I’ve been slacking in the running department lately…shame on me. I’m running this 5k with Kyra from A Foodie Gets Fit on Saturday for ”Run for Retrievers”; can’t wait to meet her in person. I’m focusing on fun rather than time, but I know I may change my mind at the last minute before the race begins.

Snack Attack.

Last night called for a late night smoothie since my body is craving fruits. Some weeks I go heavy on veggies but slack on fruit; not on purpose.

I’m very excited and will begin training next week. I’m giving myself a lot of time to train. I’m not a fast runner but I would like to run the whole race without walking!! I’m so nervous about this running, but I know I need to step it up. I haven’t done a 5k since 2007, which was the MK5K(Mary KAY). I try and run 3 times a week and I do it to stay in shape…now I’d like to run to win!

Please leave me a comment with any tips, methods of training or advice…thanks guys!